Welcome to our Standby Guardianship webinar series. You may not need to register for all three parts. Descriptions of each webinar are below. If you are not sure which parts apply to you, we recommend you register and attend all three.
Part 1: General Overview
Are you a parent? Are you concerned that you may become unable to care for your child(ren) due to a physical debilitation, mental incapacitation, or adverse immigration action? This FREE 30-minute class will give you a general overview of standby guardianship in Maryland.
We will cover:
- What is a guardian?
- What is the difference between guardianship of the person and guardianship of the property?
- Is standby guardianship right for me and my family?
- What powers does a standby guardian have?
- What responsibilities does a standby guardian have?
- How do I set up a standby guardianship?
Part 2: Setting up Standby Guardianship
Are you a parent? Are you concerned that you may become unable to care for your child(ren) due to incapacitation or adverse immigration action? This FREE 30-minute class will explain how to set up standby guardianship so that someone can care for your child if something happens to you.
We will cover:
- Is standby guardianship right for me and my family?
- How do I choose a standby guardian?
- How do I designate a standby guardian?
- What paperwork do I need to complete to designate a standby guardian? Does that paperwork need to be filed with the Court?
- How do I petition the Court to appoint a standby guardian?
- After I have designated a standby guardian, or after the Court has appointed a standby guardian, what triggers their authority to take care of my child?
- How long does the standby guardian's authority last?
- What else should the standby guardian and I do to prepare?
Part 3: I'm a Standby Guardian: Now What?
Have you been designated or appointed as a standby guardian? Has a child's parent become unable to care for them? Do you need the Court to confirm your appointment as standby guardian? This FREE 30-minute class will explain how a standby guardian may petition the court to confirm their appointment as standby guardian.
We will cover:
- How do I become standby guardian? What is the process for designation or appointment?
- What triggers my authority to act as standby guardian?
- How long does my authority as standby guardian last?
- If I need to extend my authority as standby guardian, what paperwork do I need to file with the Court?
- Who do I need to notify that I am seeking to extend my authority as standby guardian?
- Does the Court need to hold a hearing on my request?
- What other duties and responsibilities do I have as standby guardian?
These online classes are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. Participating in these online classes does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the speaker.